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• #696: Fire Prevention, Heat Pumps and Extreme Temperatures, and Rain in Gable Vents

  Will ICF foundations burn? Do modern materials destroy old houses? Do heat pumps peter out in hot temperatures? Can you prevent rain from coming in gable vents? Grant and Mike help Patrick address FHB Podcast feedback and answer listener questions. Tune in to The FHB Podcast 696 to learn about these and other topics.    Tune in to Episode 696 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Preventing house fires through smart design Is there a drop in heat pump performance in very hot conditions Is there a way to prevent rain from coming in gable vents  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 696 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #695: Saving Bricks, Cut and Cobble Insulation, and Waterproofing Foundations

  Ian, Brian, and producer Cari Delahanty join Patrick in talking about     Tune in to Episode 695 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  What to do with the bricks from a demolished chimney Is it okay to cut and cobble rigid insulation in roof assemblies  Foundation waterproofing and its effect on concrete Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 695 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

  Ian and Randy join Patrick in talking about how a lack of makeup air limits ventilation effectiveness and why a builder might install seven minisplits in a typically-sized home.  They talk about the challenges of add-a-level additions and how to keep the water out during construction.    Tune in to Episode 694 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Effective ventilation using bath fans  The pros and cons of using minisplits for heating and cooling  Off-site panels and modules for add-a-level additions  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 694 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #693: Hazards in Houses, Larsen Trusses, AI in Construction

  Jerry says to look for hazardous materials when considering fixer-uppers. Ryan asks about building Larsen trusses. Daniel asks if there’s a place for AI in construction. Ian, Brian and Patrick help listeners with their building questions and talk about what’s new in the world of residential construction and Fine Homebuilding.   Tune in to Episode 693 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  What are Larsen trusses and how to build them Hazardous materials that might be found in a fixer-upper Figuring out how AI can help build better buildings    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 693 ➡️ Learn about the Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #692: Introduction to Trade Work, Embodied Carbon, and Envelope Improvements

  Brian, Grant and Patrick hear about a renewed interest in trade education and consider carbon accounting in the Canadian Building Code before discussing envelope improvements for an old houses.     Tune in to Episode 692 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Does green accounting belong in building codes What are the risks of insulating a roof with rigid insulation  The right way to approach envelope improvements in an old house   Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 692 ➡️ Learn about the Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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